PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Liverpool 2018: By the numbers
Facts and figures on upcoming World Boccia Championships
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Dublin 2018: Ellen Keane the local hope
Paralympic bronze medallist targets first continental medal
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Algiers 2018: Paralympic champions target titles
African Championships kick off in Algerian capital city
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Plovdiv 2018: The perfect pair
Van der Meer and De Koning ready for title defence
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Record IPC representation on IOC commissions
Twelve members of Paralympic Movement included
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Algiers 2018: Sherif Osman vs. the bar
Egyptian aims to make further history at African Championships
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Sydney 2018: Japan stun USA to reach final
Australia survive scare to keep Worlds title defence alive
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Mehrzadselakjani named July Allianz Athlete of the Month
Iranian led men’s team to Sitting Volleyball Worlds win
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Para Pan Pacs 2018: World records smashed
Paralympic swimming champions win on day one
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Japan out to dominate Asian Championships
Para triathlon competition features thrilling head-to-heads
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Berlin 2018: Challenge of the champions
The BBC’s Ed Harry takes a closer look at the upcoming Euros
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Berlin 2018: Maria Lyle’s mature performance
Teenage sprinter ready to defend titles at European Championships
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Algiers 2018: Samira Guerioua vs Latifat Tijani
Algerian to fight for gold against Paralympic silver medallist
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Dublin 2018: Carlotta Gilli the record-breaker
Italian teenager in stunning form as she heads into Euros
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Tokyo 2020: IPC praises hotel accessibility plan
Proposal to make at least one per cent of Japan's guest rooms accessible
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Para Pan Pacs 2018: All you need to know
Paralympic champions and emerging stars head for Australia
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Algiers 2018: Ones to Watch announced
Paralympic and world champions to look out for at African Championships
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Beijing 2022: Design the mascots!
Worldwide competition to create symbols for Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Nick Taylor catches boccia fever
Paralympic wheelchair tennis champion takes up new challenge
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Sydney 2018: Australia and USA on course
Pre-tournament favourites close to wheelchair rugby showdown